Pontiac Picnic in the Park 2010

[Mark B]

I'm starting this thread to keep track of and coordinate the convoy cruise locations.
If you have a good location to start a cruise from your area and want others to join you post here with the location. If you can meet up at a posted location speak up so that person isn't waiting in vain. After we get locations from several directions we can organize that phase of the day.

So far we have Milt V and Ted K meeting at XXX in Issaquah.

Also, here is the flier so far, I need the meeting locations to finsh it, then we can get them out to the masses.



The Micky D's at I-5 and Hwy 512 is used for Tiger Run and you can take 512 to the dam from there, that might be a good spot for some.


Updated flier! 4 locations!

[750rwhp]

I'm up for I-5 & 512

[Crisisman]

Lookin' good.

A quick map search shows that both the McDonalds at 512/I-5 and the XXX in Issaquah make for a cruise of just under an hour. I give both locations a thumbs up! The hardest part will be deciding which one to join, since I live right in the middle.

[Mark B]

Doing a little research on google maps, it looks like a group coming from the north on I-5 could head over to 167 and meet up with the group coming from 512. If we had a starting point for the I-5 group (maybe the Great American Casino?) that would give the Seattle, Burien, etc. and North people a place to start. Then find a spot for those two convoys to meet near the 410-167 junction (with restrooms hopefully). Even though the casino would be closed there is a Jack in the Box just up the street for coffee and restrooms.

Ideas?

Edit: After looking again looks like the Enumclaw Park on 410 would be where those two groups would meet. Not sure what is there. Also the Casino group could make a stop at the Jack in the Box on 15th in Auburn and take on more people there for those coming from the Kent/Auburn area.


http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Interurban+Ave+S&daddr=15th+St+NE+to:Hwy+410,+Enumclaw,+WA+98022+(U nited+States+Government+Dept+of+Army:+Mud+Mountain +Dam)+to:Unknown+road&geocode=FZhx1AIdXXS2-A%3BFRIP0gIdFv-2-A%3BFdTlzwIdBay7-CGVtADt7pUiIw%3BFSaozwId_Ayz-A&gl=us&hl=en&mra=mr&mrcr=1&via=1&sll=47.19712,-121.987467&sspn=0.012247,0.02635&ie=UTF8&ll=47.421583,-122.132263&spn=0.39025,0.843201&z=10 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Interurban+Ave+S&daddr=15th+St+NE+to:Hwy+410,+Enumclaw,+WA+98022+%2 8United+States+Government+Dept+of+Army:+Mud+Mounta in+Dam%29+to:Unknown+road&geocode=FZhx1AIdXXS2-A%3BFRIP0gIdFv-2-A%3BFdTlzwIdBay7-CGVtADt7pUiIw%3BFSaozwId_Ayz-A&gl=us&hl=en&mra=mr&mrcr=1&via=1&sll=47.19712,-121.987467&sspn=0.012247,0.02635&ie=UTF8&ll=47.421583,-122.132263&spn=0.39025,0.843201&z=10)

[cncmasterofor]

Can I take that flier and pass it along to the Goat Herd? That way we can get it on our calender early this year.

[Mark B]

You sure can. I just updated it.

[wildponcho]

Is there food close or do we need to to bring some

[Mark B]

This is a picnic so bring your own basket. Although I'm putting in an order for some pressure smoked pork ribs like I had last year and can increase the order if someone wants to add to the order. A friend does them for me all the time at pretty much cost and they are great. If anyone is interested I'll have costs as we get closer to the date, pork prices fluctuate.

There are 2 charcoal BBQs, running water and power for our use there if you want to bring burgers or dogs or something. I was asked about doing a potluck type of thing, but I think that would be too hard to organize.

[G6T8O]

Sounds awfully good Mark!!

[Mark B]

There will be 4 cruise starting points this year, so we will need 4 cruise group organizers to head up each point. Anyone that knows they will be at one of the starting locations and would like to head up a group, let me know. It would require being at the location enough before the departing time (30 min?) to organize your group and make sure everyone gets any handouts and/or map of route. You need to have a cell phone so we can get updates on ETA, break downs, etc. Nothing real difficult to the job. This looks like it is going to be a larger event than last year and with 4 cruises we need to keep it organized.
I will be at Mud Mountain early, so I can't head up a group, I'm counting on you guys for help.

Here are the locations for each group (as in the flier) If you want to head up a group please post or PM me and I'll put you down.

Thanks to all!


1. XXX Drive-in - Issaquah -------------------- Milt Vine
2. McDonalds at I-5 and Hwy 512 ------------ Pat Murphy
3. Great American Casino - Tukwila --------- Open
4. Jack in the Box on 15th in Auburn -------- Don (geewheezer)

[Crisisman]

I can take the I-5/512 group. I don't have a cell, but that's never been a problem in the past as there are always plenty around.

[Crisisman]

BTW, does anyone know precisely where our parking area/gazebo is located on the map? I am looking at google maps with the satellite view and can't figure out which open space is the correct one.

[Mark B]

Thanks Pat, I'm sure we can figure out a phone for the group.

[Mark B]

BTW, does anyone know precisely where our parking area/gazebo is located on the map? I am looking at google maps with the satellite view and can't figure out which open space is the correct one.


It's the Chinook shelter, that's all I know right now. I plan on making a trip up there to check it out. I think the new shelters were built after the sat photo was taken.

[miltvine]

There will be 4 cruise starting points this year, so we will need 4 cruise group organizers to head up each point. Anyone that knows they will be at one of the starting locations and would like to head up a group, let me know. It would require being at the location enough before the departing time (30 min?) to organize your group and make sure everyone gets any handouts and/or map of route. You need to have a cell phone so we can get updates on ETA, break downs, etc. Nothing real difficult to the job. This looks like it is going to be a larger event than last year and with 4 cruises we need to keep it organized.
I will be at Mud Mountain early, so I can't head up a group, I'm counting on you guys for help.

Here are the locations for each group (as in the flier) If you want to head up a group please post or PM me and I'll put you down.

Thanks to all!


1. XXX Drive-in - Issaquah -------------------- Milt Vine (please confirm)
2. McDonalds at I-5 and Hwy 512 ------------ Pat Murphy
3. Great American Casino - Tukwila --------- Open
4. Jack in the Box on 15th in Auburn -------- Open

Yep, I'm in. Cell phone and everything.

[geewheezer]

I can take the group from jack in the box.

Don

[Mark B]

Updated! Thanks guys!

[ZIP-GTO]

My family and I will be home from Kwajalein missile range for all July and plan to be at the 512/I-5 meeting place on July 10th 8:00 AM for the Pontiac Picnic. last time we made a meeting was "Around the mountain Rainier run" look foward to catching up with the club.
Darin Warren, 68 GTO/ZIP-GTO

[Mark B]

I made a trip to the Dam Sunday and checked out the surroundings. Looks like a great place for the Picnic. The grass area where we will be parking the Pontiacs is level and dry. The shelter has restrooms, 7 picnic tables and two charcoal BBQs. There is a play area for the kids, and a basketball court for those that want to play. Across the parking lot are more play areas and a wading pool with a fountain.

Mark your calender now, and plan to be there!

[Mark B]

More pictures

[Mark B]

and more...

[Crisisman]

Looks great Mark! Can you give us detailed directions from the highway to this parking area?

[Mark B]

Pat, it's probably best to google map it. It woud depend on the route you take. (starting point)As you get close there is a big sign at the entrance to turn, then it's a short drive to the gate. Lots of tire marks on that road. :D As you enter the gate/parking area the shelter/picnic area we have is on the right you can't miss it, you can see it from the gate. As we get closer I will print up some maps from each starting location. The "group leader" can hand them out before they take off.

If you know where the Muckleshoot casino is in Auburn, you drive right past it on one of the routes. Watch out for the speed cameras on that road (Auburn Way/Hwy 164) not too far past the casino.

By the way, we still need someone to head up the American Casino group. Any volunteers?

[Survivor]

Looks like a nice dam park!

[Mark B]

Looks like a nice dam park!

And I had a dam good time going there too!

[G6T8O]

Damn, you guys are good...!!!!

[ZIP-GTO]

[QUOTE=Mark B;21162]This is a picnic so bring your own basket. Although I'm putting in an order for some pressure smoked pork ribs like I had last year and can increase the order if someone wants to add to the order. A friend does them for me all the time at pretty much cost and they are great. If anyone is interested I'll have costs as we get closer to the date, pork prices fluctuate.

There are 2 charcoal BBQs, running water and power for our use there if you want to bring burgers or dogs or something. I was asked about doing a potluck type of thing, but I think that would be too hard to organize.


Mark, please put me down for 2 orders of the ribs does $20 sound OK??
Darin zip-gto 68 green goat

[Mark B]

Darin

We're guessing about $7 per half rack at this point. Pork prices vary and we'll have exact pricing when we get ready to buy them. My buddy only charges me his cost on these and up till now he hasn't charged for smoking them (he's retired). A half rack is usually enough for one person. These are dry rubbed then pressure smoked, the sauce is on the side unless you want it put on when they are heated on the BBQ at the picnic. Did you want 2 half racks or two full racks? Either is doable.

[ZIP-GTO]

Mark, put me down for 3qty 1/2 racks and I will still give you the full $25 to cover sauces and smokin. Can I pay you at the park? We will be leaving from the I5/512 Mcdonalds group.
Every year I try to do a couple things to the GTO last summer was a posi unit,pro rebuild on my q-jet carb and exhaust manifold gaskets. This year is a sway bar, boxed lowers, new bushings, and electric exhaust cut outs just to be obnoxsious as well as the 1/4 mi. My GTO only sees the road 4 weeks a year... time to excercise it.
We work and live overseas on Kwajalein US Army missile range in the Marshall islands where I run sandblasting and painting operations for the past 16 years.
Can't wait, kids are stoked!!
Darin
ZIP-GTO

[MikeS]

Mark - nice recon work.
Dan Dickey from the Puget Sound POCI confirmed several cars from their club will be meeting up with the I5 / 512 group.
I am planning to head down with the Great American Casino group. A 7:45departure from Tukwila should to leave enough time to hook up with the I5/512 group and fuel up (breakfast wise) for the second leg of the cruise. Should be a dam good time.

[Mark B]

Darin, at the park will be fine.

Mike, the Casino group meets with the Auburn group and departs the casino at 8:30. We still need someone to head up the Casino group, is that something you can do? A bunch of fliers are out already so changing routes wouldn't be good at this point.

[Mark B]

I've been trying to come up with some things to do while at the picnic, besides eyeballing all the Pontiacs, which goes without saying.

Some family games like badminton, Frisbee, etc. would be good, but I was also thinking of a Poker Walk. A poker walk is kind of like a poker run that we all have probably done on cruises except you do it walking through the event. We could do it like a 50/50 raffle and half would go to the winner, half to the club (or charity), or do 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and split the pot, 60/20/10 (or other) respectively to the 3 top place players. If this sounds like fun and doable, let me know and I'll post the the rules in another thread. The "dealer" tables would be scattered throughout the cars so that you would have to walk the whole show to get your hand.

Just an idea for some fun........

[geewheezer]

There's a horsehsoe pit there also! I'll bring my shoes. Just in case. ;)

[Mark B]

Good plan Don! Anything to make it a "Picnic" atmosphere. This should be a casual, no stress day to enjoy with family and friends.

[ZIP-GTO]

Mark, the "Poker walk" idea sounds great count me in along with the smoked ribs. A horseshoe bracket tourney could be fun too???
10 more days of work on Kwajalein missile range then the summer off can't wait to get home to the real world and dust off the goat:cool:.
Darin
ZIP-GTO

[Mark B]

There will be dash plaques for the first 100 cars!

[Crisisman]

There will be dash plaques for the first 100 cars!
Feeling ambitious? I'll be pleased as punch if we get 50 cars. 100 would be truly amazing.

[Mark B]

Feeling ambitious? I'll be pleased as punch if we get 50 cars. 100 would be truly amazing.

Ya gotta think positive!
We had 33 last year with only a couple weeks notice, and it was the first year. I think we'll top that number this year. One way or another I want to be prepared. Have you posted on the LS! site yet? Promotion is key, One month to go!

[Crisisman]

I've mentioned it, but now that I think about it I haven't started a thread all its own. I think I'll do that. :)

[miltvine]

Pat - thanks for posting up over there. I added my two cents. I still plan on joining the Triple X group in Issy. We'll wander the back way directly to the park. I've been driving that route to ski Crystal Mtn since 1987. No freeway travel on that route.

[Mark B]

Here are the group leaders for each cruise starting points. Do we need maps or do you guys know the route? Remember group 3 meets with group 4 at the Jack in the Box.

1. XXX Drive-in - Issaquah -------------------- Milt Vine
2. McDonalds at I-5 and Hwy 512 ------------ Pat Murphy
3. Great American Casino - Tukwila --------- Mike Santella
4. Jack in the Box on 15th in Auburn -------- Don McLaughlin

[miltvine]

I'm good with the Triple X route. I put the sketch of the route in the earlier post. Been driving it for decades. But, I've never taken that right off 410 to get to the dam. Doh.

[miltvine]

Oops, I guess I put that sketch over on the other site.

Issy-Hobart, under 18, through Ravensdale and Black Diamond, Krain Corner and pop out by the Pickle Works (now closed) at the east end of Enumclaw (the Scratch). That is the site of the start of the old Ranier run in some years. No freeway travel on that route.

[Mark B]

For those that will be there early, we could use 2-3 parking assistants, any volunteers? The gates don't open until 9 am. so there will be some setup to do before the masses show up.

[Mark B]

Update ...

We've nailed down the cost on the dry rubbed pressure smoked pork ribs. If you want to place an order for the picnic you need to let me know as soon as you can. Price will be $7 per half rack which is usually enough for one person. They are smoked in half rack portions and are dry rubbed with a special blend of spices. The sauce will be on the side unless you want me to baste it on while I'm heating them on the BBQ at the picnic. I have these smoked by a friend/client that usually keeps his smoker busy this time of year smoking meats and cheeses for various organizations. He does them for me at cost of the supplies, and doesn't charge for his time. They the get vacuum sealed and refrigerated until put on the BBQ. (It's the under 40 degrees over 140 degrees rule)

So far I have orders for about 20 half racks and the list is growing, so get your order in now. :D

[Crisisman]

If you don't already have us down, put us down for 2 half racks!

[Mark B]

If you don't already have us down, put us down for 2 half racks!

You are on the list.

[theJUDGE]

If you don't already have us down, put us down for 2 half racks!

2 half racks? - That reminds me of the early days in the club!
Back in my 20's that used to get me to Centralia to meet the Goat Herd!

[geewheezer]

Mark, I'd like two half racks if it's not too late!

Don M

[Mark B]

Mark, I'd like two half racks if it's not too late!

Don M


Ok, I'll put you down.

Anyone else?

[Mark B]

I made the maps into PDF files to make it easier. These are the planned routes.


Milt, is this the route you were talking about from XXX?

[miltvine]

I made the maps into PDF files to make it easier. These are the planned routes.


Milt, is this the route you were talking about from XXX?

Yep. Thanks.

[G6T8O]

Mark....If its not too late,could you put me down for 3 half racks?

Thanx..

[LonnieS]

I rode that route form XXX to Mud Dam park yesterday. I just mapped it via Google and that's what it chose. Pretty quick, and scenic in some parts. That's the route I'll be taking since I'm in Bellevue anyway. Some 25 & 35 MPH parts, but it's more direct than the major highways/freeways.

[Mark B]

Mark....If its not too late,could you put me down for 3 half racks?

Thanx..

Will do Bill!

Going to put the order in this week so if anyone else wants some let me know now.

[Mark B]

I rode that route form XXX to Mud Dam park yesterday. I just mapped it via Google and that's what it chose. Pretty quick, and scenic in some parts. That's the route I'll be taking since I'm in Bellevue anyway. Some 25 & 35 MPH parts, but it's more direct that the major highways/freeways.


Thanks for making the run Lonnie, sounds like a good cruise.

[miltvine]

Hey, a huge traffic mess is going to happen that day. According to the WSDOT web site http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/I405/SR515Interchange/closure.htm I-405 will be entirely shut down both directions from 2:00 AM Saturday July 10 until 11:00 AM Sunday for removal of the old Benson Road Bridge crossing 405 in the S curves.

I-90 to I-5 is the alternate route. Don't even think of trying to go through downtown Renton.

The backroads route from the Issaquah Triple X will avoid this mess, but the backroads traffic will definitely be higher.

Heads up!

[Crisisman]

I was thinking about that yesterday as I drove that section of road. It should only affect the group coming from the Casino. I recommend they come straight down Interurban-West Valley then take a left at 15th to go into Auburn.

[miltvine]

I was thinking about that yesterday as I drove that section of road. It should only affect the group coming from the Casino. I recommend they come straight down Interurban-West Valley then take a left at 15th to go into Auburn.

Wouldn't the Casino group be getting on I-405 just south of the closure? They will have the road to themselves. I doubt any detour traffic would end up on Interurban southbound. Northbound maybe?

But anybody headed home to the Eastside after the picnic will have to take the I-90 or SR 520 detour routes and those will be heavier than normal.

Me, I just plan to retrace my steps. I live near the Triple X.

[Crisisman]

Wouldn't the Casino group be getting on I-405 just south of the closure? They will have the road to themselves. I doubt any detour traffic would end up on Interurban southbound. Northbound maybe?

But anybody headed home to the Eastside after the picnic will have to take the I-90 or SR 520 detour routes and those will be heavier than normal.

Me, I just plan to retrace my steps. I live near the Triple X.

Exactly, just south of the closure is where ALL the detoured traffic is going to be. Good luck getting from NB-405 to SB-167.

[Dustpunk]

Hey, guys I am planning on coming to the event but might not be able to make it to the XXX by 8:30. So I might just be meeting you guys out there.Or is the cruze down the best part?

[Mark B]

Hey, guys I am planning on coming to the event but might not be able to make it to the XXX by 8:30. So I might just be meeting you guys out there.Or is the cruze down the best part?

The cruise is just one part, most of the day will at the park hanging out with fellow Pontiac people and seeing the cars. Pack a picnic basket! Glad to have you there!

[Mark B]

Update:

There will be a door prize of a $25 gift certificate from Rock Auto Parts. You'll get one raffle ticket per car when you pick up your dash plaque and fill out your info card.

The rib order has been turned in, but I ordered 2 extra full racks just in case. Those will be on a first come first served basis so speak up when you get there or they will be gone. If you want to claim them now do so, anything not claimed can be claimed the morning of the show.

[Mark B]

Exactly, just south of the closure is where ALL the detoured traffic is going to be. Good luck getting from NB-405 to SB-167.


The Casino group can go down Interurban to Grady Way hang a left to Rainier Ave. and hang a right. That will put them on 167 directly without getting on 405 at all.

[Mark B]

Looks like it will be in the 80's for the picnic, no rain excuses.

[theJUDGE]

I think this is the longest thread in the history of the website...

Great job organizing the event, Chairman Mark!

[G6T8O]

And with a few more days to go!

[Crisisman]

I'm starting to get excited about it...I think I can smell those ribs already!

[Mark B]

I'm starting to get excited about it...I think I can smell those ribs already!

I'll be smelling them all the way out there. I sure hope all 28 orders are left by the time I get there. ;)

[Mark B]

I think this is the longest thread in the history of the website...

Great job organizing the event, Chairman Mark!

Great things bring great conversation.

Thanks for the kudos Mark! I hope we have a big turn out, should be fun.

[Mark B]

And with a few more days to go!

Getting closer every day. Time to get the cars out and polished up. Mid 80' Saturday.

[Donald W.]

Will do Bill!

Going to put the order in this week so if anyone else wants some let me know now.

Very late notice but if you haven't placed your order yet add half a rack for me Mark. Don

[Mark B]

Very late notice but if you haven't placed your order yet add half a rack for me Mark. Don

Order has been placed, but I did order a few extras. You got the last 1/2 rack available.

Make sure to pack the rest of your basket!!

[Donald W.]

I plan on meeting up with the Auburn group, get my butt off the bicycle and give my Pontiac some action this Saturday! Sunday will be a different story, I will be grunting my way up to Sunrise Lodge on the bicycle for a Granola Bar or something. Don

[Donald W.]

order has been placed, but i did order a few extras. You got the last 1/2 rack available.

Make sure to pack the rest of your basket!!

lucky me !!!

[Donald W.]

Most have different things to do with their time but I will point out that a person could pack their bicycle, take lodging in Enumclaw Saturday night, and do the Sunrise ride on Sunday. It's a local club ride and it's free. 9:45 am
from Hwy 410 and Crystal Mountain Blvd. A 40 mile ride. Don

[Brandon]

I-405 between SR 167 and Maple Valley Highway (SR 169) will be closed this weekend.

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/construction/2010/today.htm

[Rod]

What time is the I5 512 group leaving Mcdonalds? I was planning on meeting up with them in bonney lake.

[Mark B]

Departure time is supposed to be 8:30 am. The flier with all the info is on the home page. Maps with routes are in this thread. Glad you can make it!

[Crisisman]

What time is the I5 512 group leaving Mcdonalds? I was planning on meeting up with them in bonney lake.

8:30 is the posted time, but I figure we'll probably run a few minutes late just to make sure we give the stragglers a chance.

[Mark B]

I'm sure glad it's going to cool down to 81, I've had enough of the mid 90s. I guess all the praying to the sun gods has worked!

[geewheezer]

I would like someone to confirm that the Tukwila group is meeting the Auburn group at Jack in the Box. Post #30 on page3 says the Tukwila group is going to meet the I5/ 512 group. Post 41 on page 5 says they are meeting the Auburn group at Jack in the Box as does the post that includes the maps on page 6. I don't want to leave before they get there if they're meeting up with us. :) car's washed and ready to roll....Let's go. :cool:

[Mark B]

Yes the Tukwila group is meeting up with you at Jack in the box. I'll call Mike in the morning to be sure he remembers.

[MikeS]

The Great American Casino group will be meeting the Jack in the Box group on 15th Ave NE in Auburn at 9:00 AM

[Mark B]

We'll see you all at the Dam! :D :)

[G6T8O]

Mark sent you a pm.

[miltvine]

I took a "roll call" photo of each car that I saw and have 44 car photos and one bike with side car, plus we passed 2 Firebirds on the way out so I get that as 47 participating vehicles.

Here is the scan shot taken fairly early so not all the cars are in this.

http://www.northwestlegends.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2803&stc=1&d=1278803377

I can post all 45 if anyone thinks it is worth the time.

Here is a big shout out to the people who organized this outing. Mark B and I don't even know who all. THANKS! That was fun! Even my non-car loving wife, Janet, enjoyed the day. Hopefully, my tunes didn't offend anyone.

[Crisisman]

47 is my final count as well Milt, 42 of those being Pontiacs. I have the specific breakdown:

GTO's - 25
Other Pontiacs - 17
Other Vehicles - 5

1964 GTO - 5
1965 GTO - 3
1966 GTO - 3
1968 GTO - 1
1969 GTO - 4
2004 GTO - 1
2005 GTO - 3
2006 GTO - 5
(interesting that the biggest showing was the first and last model years)

1955 - Safari Wagon (oldest car present)
1957 - Star Cheif
1957 - Chieftain
1957 - Laurentian
1959 - Bonneville
1962 - Grand Prix
1964 - Tempest
1968 - Firebird
1970 - Firebird - 2
1970 - LeMans
1974 - Firebird
1975 - Grandville
1977 - Bonneville
2008 - G8 GT
2009 - G8 GT - 2

1972 - Chevy Malibu
1974 - Chevy Pickup
19?? - Chevy C5 Corvette
2001 - Cadillac STS
???? - Ford Van (I had to include your workhorse Mark)

[Crisisman]

BTW, I'd love copies of any decent resolution pics that anyone took. Thanks!

[Mark B]

After you guys left a couple firebirds showed up, a 68 green GTO, a 67 Tyrol blue GTO, Rick Rosen in his 65 GTO convert, and I think a couple of others. so that is at least 5 more for sure.

[Mark B]

Thanks for the tunes Milt, great collection. Pictures are great too!. I'd like to put any and all pics in the archive that anyone took. PM for an email addy to send them to if you would. Thanks!

Thank you to all that showed up today, your presence made it a great day! Looks like everyone liked the park, at least I heard no ill comments about it and a lot of good comments. I was a bit busy and didn't get a chance to see all the cars before a couple took off but the ones I did see were great. Each year it gets bigger and bigger! The non Pontiac vehicles that came were all friends of someone with a Pontiac there, and seeing as this was an informal organized event we didn't object. The weather cooled off from the 90+ we've been having to a comfortable high 70's low 80's (I think, I didn't have a thermometer with me)

Betty took some pictures but I haven't seen them yet and as soon as I rest up a bit I will post them.


Thanks again to all that came! Put us on your calender for next year!

[Mark B]

Here are a few pictures...

[miltvine]

Mark:

I've got 61 photos that add up to 176meg. I don't think you want me to email those. What I have is one of each car present (before I left) and a few of the whole group. If you want, I can burn a CD and send it to you or have you pick it up at work like last time. Whatever you want.

Or, I guess I can downsize those files and then email them to you. I'm not sure you want small files, though?

Sorry I missed that Tyrol Blue '67. That is my dream car (assuming it was a 4 speed.) Is that a club member?

[Mark B]

A couple more...

[Mark B]

Mark:

I've got 61 photos that add up to 176meg. I don't think you want me to email those. What I have is one of each car present (before I left) and a few of the whole group. If you want, I can burn a CD and send it to you or have you pick it up at work like last time. Whatever you want.

Or, I guess I can downsize those files and then email them to you. I'm not sure you want small files, though?

Sorry I missed that Tyrol Blue '67. That is my dream car (assuming it was a 4 speed.) Is that a club member?

I can pick up like last time or you can bring to next meeting if we don't get together by then. The Tyrol blue was a hardtop auto with a dual-gate and hood tach. He used to be a club member but hasn't renewed.

[Crisisman]

Those two firebirds sound like the pair of 70's that came in together just before I left. If there were a second pair then those plus 3 GTO would put us at 47 Pontiacs plus 5 other cars/trucks/vans and 3 motorcycles(the sidecar plus Lonnie and friend). Right around the 50 mark that was our 'realistic' goal. Well done all!

Hey Milt, if I were to stop by your work next week, would you have those pics with you? I could have you put them on my thumb drive.

Pat

[miltvine]

Sure Pat, come on down. I keep them on my laptop that is with me all the time. I'm in from 6:30 AM until around 3:30 PM and this week I'm covering for our vacationing estimator so I'm chained to my desk all day. Stop by anytime and I'll copy them across.

I forgot about Lonnie and his friends scooters and I didn't count Mark B's IPod dock stand either. That makes it over 50.

[theJUDGE]

How were the Ribs?

Anybody got a pic of a Legends member with BBQ sauce all over their face?

[Crisisman]

Ribs were finger lickin' good! They were cooked so well some of the ribs actually started to come apart...I'm talking about the bones coming apart!!!

[Mark B]

I think they were a little too well done, after heating on the BBQ. But they were still good! I ate too much.

[MikeS]

Mark - on behalf of the club, thaks for putting all of this together. The ribs were excellent and you did a great job with the weather too.

Thanks also to our brothers and sisters in the three other Puget Sound Pontiac clubs, the Washington Firebirds, The Puget Sound POCI club and our new friends in the Pontiac G8 Club for turning out and supporting the event. It was great meeting you and getting to see some cars we don't normally get to see. I had 43 cars plus the support van and the mafioso Caddie on the grass by my count before we headed for home, which means the event grew in only its second year! I thought the Mud Mountain Dam Park was an excellent venue for this event. The drive was nice, the covered bbq area was great and we had plenty of room. Having the additional walk up viewers from the Harley Club who just happened to have chosen the same park for their poker run gave us even more to see.
Lonnie and Jerry were in heaven!

Looking forward to next year's event!

[LonnieS]

Thanks Mark, Betty, GodFather, Mrs. GodFather, picture takers, car parkers, etc. That was a well-executed picnic, and EXCELLENT ribs. Speaking of ribs, I ate so much I almost broke one. Cool cars, cool Harleys too (I couldn't resist). Let's just say there was a lot of eye-candy there. It was great to see everyone again!

[MikeG8GT]

I want to say thank you to all the NW GTO Legends for putting on a great picnic I know the group of G8's felt welcomed and enjoyed talking to everyone about everyones cars. Some really nice rides. Look forward to going to the Muscle car meet in a few weeks.

Mike

[geewheezer]

I'm finally geting around to posting a few pictures from the DAM.
I had a great time and the ribs were great. :)
These are a few scan shots at approximately mid-day. I have shots of most of the older cars present if anybody wants them.

[Donald W.]

Nice event. Many thanks to those who's effort and planning made it happen. The ribs were very tasty, and helped fuel my pedal up to Sunrise lodge the following day. A double whammy week end for me. Don

[TFGetty]

This was my first event with the club and it was truly enjoyable. Great to see so many awesome vehicles. Best part was that the owners were as cool as their cars- everyone was so hospitable. My wife showed up on her Ural sidecar motorcycle and was welcomed without harassment. Wife said that the NW Legends was friendlier that other car/motorcycle groups she has met. Thanks for a wonderful Saturday in the park.